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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,149.74, 888,216.36 and 142,866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,149.74, 888,216.36 and 142,866.84 is: 214,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,149.74 : 888,216.36 = 142,866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,149.74/888,216.36 = 142,866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,149.74x = 888,216.36 × 142,866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,149.74x = 126,896,664,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,896,664,589.50/592,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,298.27

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